Risk & Compliance

Articles

12 May 2017

Leigh Day 'should have spotted' OMS list

'An insignificant document turned out to be significant,' senior partner tells tribunal

10 May 2017

Shiner judgment holds a stark message for solicitors

The duty to disclose evidential issues affecting a client's case is onerous, but solicitors engaging in public law litigation must be aware of it, warns Patrick Gaul

5 May 2017

Guilty verdicts will 'flood' SDT with minor negligence allegations

Tribunal should only deal with cases involving 'manifest' misconduct, says Leigh Day's silk

3 May 2017

What makes an effective compliance team?

Tracey Calvert explains how to reach a position of harmony between compliance professionals and the rest of the firm

3 May 2017

Politically exposed persons and enhanced due diligence

The Fourth Money Laundering Directive allows firms to take a more nuanced approach to assessing the risks posed by PEPs, explains Michael Sinha

25 Apr 2017

Cyber crime attacks reputations as well as systems

Planning can help firms limit the reputational damage of a cyber attack, explains Gus Sellitto

19 Apr 2017

Professional indemnity: 'Flexibility is the way forward'

SRA delays PII consultation as it considers lowering compulsory minimum cover

13 Apr 2017

SDT hearings taking longer

More complex cases push up length and cost of proceedings